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APRILIA Dorsoduro Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 16
First production year: 2007
APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a range of V-twin-engined motorcycles part of the supermotard class manufactured by Aprilia from 2008. The range comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

In 2014, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, which debuted in 2008. The 2014 model had several mechanical and visual modifications that enhanced its overall capabilities.

Visually, the bike had standard features, such as a redesigned front cowl, a front fender no longer mounted high, instead was mounted closer to the wheel, a red frame, an off-set horizontally mounted rear shock with a red spring, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 43 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the motorcycle packed two 320 mm discs on the front wheel coupled to four-piston calipers and a 240 mm disc mounted on the rear wheel tied to a single-piston caliper.

As for power, the 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had its soul brought to life by a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, boasting 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 ABS photo gallery

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a line of V-twin-engined motorcycles part of the supermotard class produced by Aprilia since 2008. The line comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

In 2014, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS, a naked machine fitted with safety equipment such as an anti-lock brake system (ABS) that enhanced its overall capabilities.

It also came with the same package as the previous model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

Right from the factory, the bike rolled on 12-spoke front and 10-spoke rear alloy wheels and was fitted with standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, an off-set rear shock absorber, and a dual exhaust system with two mufflers mounted under the seat.

Brembo was in charge of the braking power with two 320 mm stainless steel floating wave discs on the front and a 240 mm stainless steel wave disc on the rear. The front wheel was controlled by four-piston calipers and the rear one by a single-piston caliper.

As for suspension, the motorcycle packed a 43 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front, an aluminum alloy swingarm, and an adjustable off-set horizontally mounted shock absorber on the rear.

In the power department, the 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS had its soul brought to life by a 749cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, delivering an output power of 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia released the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 in 2013, a naked motorcycle in its sixth consecutive year of production that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model.

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a series of V-twin-engined motorcycles part of the supermotard class manufactured by Aprilia since 2008. The series comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

The Dorsoduro 750 was presented at the EICMA Show in Milan as the SMV 750 Dorsoduro. It was based on the Shiver 750, sharing the same engine and frame but had a different suspension tuning.

The 2013 model had standard features, such as a small front cowl with a single headlight unit, a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 12-spoke front and 10-spoke rear alloy wheels.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 43 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front, an aluminum alloy swingarm, and an adjustable off-set horizontally mounted shock absorber on the rear.

As for braking, the motorcycle packed two 320 mm stainless steel floating wave discs on the front and a 240 mm stainless steel wave disc on the rear. The front was handled by four-piston calipers, and the rear by a single-piston caliper.

The 2013 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had its heartbeat set by a 749cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 ABS photo gallery

In 2013, the Italian bike maker released the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS, a naked motorcycle in its sixth consecutive year of production, packing the same specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

The bike was presented at the 2007 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan as the SMV 750 Dorsoduro and released into the market in 2008. It was based on the Aprilia Shiver 750, which shared the frame and engine but a different suspension tuning.

As its name suggests, the 2013 Dosroduro 750 ABS came equipped with additional safety equipment, such as an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that enhanced its controllability on different surfaces and in certain conditions.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as 12-spoke front and 10-spoke rear alloy wheels, a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, an off-set rear shock absorber, and a dual exhaust system with two mufflers mounted under the seat.

Suspension-wise, the bike was fitted with a 43 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front, an aluminum alloy swingarm, and an adjustable off-set horizontally mounted shock absorber on the rear.

As for power, the 2013 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS had its soul brought to life by a 749cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a series of V-twin-engined motorcycles part of the supermotard class manufactured by Aprilia since 2008. The series comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

The first one in the series was the Dorsoduro 750, which was presented at the 2007 EICMA Show in Milan as the SMV 750 Dorsoduro. It was based on the Shiver 750, sharing the same engine and frame but had a different suspension tuning. It was released into the market in 2008.

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, a naked motorcycle in its fifth consecutive year of production, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model.

The motorcycle rolled out the factory doors on 12-spoke front and 10-spoke rear alloy wheels and was fitted with standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, an off-set rear shock absorber, and a dual exhaust system with two mufflers mounted under the seat.

Brembo was in charge of the braking department with two 320 mm stainless steel floating wave discs on the front and a 240 mm stainless steel wave disc on the rear. The front wheel was controlled by four-piston calipers and the rear one by a single-piston caliper.

As for the power figures, the 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 boasted 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm, coming from a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 ABS photo gallery

In 2012, alongside the standard model, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS, which, as its name suggests, packed additional safety equipment in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that offered more controllability.

The Dorsoduro 750 was the first to appear on the market. It was presented at the 2007 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan and was based on the successful Aprilia Shiver 750. It retained the same engine and frame but had a different suspension tuning.

The 2012 ABS version came with the same package as the base 2012 model, offering the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The motorcycle glided on 12-spoke front and 10-spoke rear alloy wheels and was fitted with standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, an off-set rear shock absorber, and a dual exhaust system with two mufflers mounted under the seat.

The braking system was handled by Brembo and comprised two 320 mm stainless steel floating wave discs on the front and a 240 mm stainless steel wave disc on the rear. The front was handled by four-piston calipers, and the rear one by a single-piston caliper.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS had installed a 749cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled powerplant that delivered an output power of 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 1200 photo gallery

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, a naked machine part of the Dorsoduro series that comprised two smaller-displacement models, like the Dorsoduro 750 and Dorsoduro 900.

The Dorsoduro 1200 debuted in 2010, and despite the name, it actually shares a few components with the Dorsoduro 750 model. Otherwise, the 1200 version had more in common with the Aprilia Caponord 1200 made since 2013.

The 2012 Dorsoduro 1200 came with the same package as the previous model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without significant changes, except for color alterations.

Visually, it packet standard fittings, such as a front cowl with a single headlight, a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with two silencers mounted underneath the seat, and six-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's 17-inch wheels were handled by a Brembo braking system with two 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, four-piston calipers on the front, and a 240 mm stainless steel disc with a single-piston caliper mounted on the rear.

In the performance department, the 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 had installed a 1,197cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its 15-liter fuel tank, boasting 131 hp with maximum strength at 8,700 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 7,200 rpm.

The power generated by the powerhouse made its way to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual gearbox and a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a maximum speed of 230 kph (143 mph).

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 1200 photo gallery

The Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 was a supermotard machine that debuted in 2010. It was the largest of the series, and despite the common name, the 750 and 1200 actually shared few elements. In addition, the 1200 version had more in common with the Aprilia Caponord 1200 made from 2013.

In 2011, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, a naked machine with new levels of finish, trim, agility, and smoothness never experienced before on a V-twin motorcycle this size.

Every detail was focused on pure function, such as the all-new hand guards and motard-style number plate. It has excellent attention to detail, such as the two-tone paint job on the frame, the color-coded tail fairing with the rest of the body elements, and the new dual-exhaust system with black-finished heat guards.

Aesthetically, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a small front cowl, a high-mounted rear fender, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with two silencers mounted under the seat, and multi-spoke alloy wheels, 12-spoke front 10-spoke rear.

Some unique characteristics were represented by the V-twin engine, triple map ride-by-wire technology with Sport, Touring, and Rain modes, an ultralight modular frame, an aluminum saddle mount, an aluminum swingarm, an off-set horizontally mounted rear shock, fully adjustable suspensions, and Brembo brakes.

In the power department, the 2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 took its muscles from a 1,197cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine that boasted 131 hp at 8,700 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 7,200 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

In 2011, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, a naked supermotard in its fourth consecutive year of production featuring several mechanical and electronic modifications, making the V-twin engine a benchmark for its class and its larger rivals.

The bike was presented at the 2007 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan as the SMV 750 Dorsoduro. It was based on the Aprilia Shiver 750, sharing the same frame and engine but a different suspension tuning.

It was released into the market in 2008 as a first foray into the maxi-moto class. Unlike Aprilia's supermoto designs, the Dorsoduro had features common to touring and standard motorcycles, like optional ABS and adjustable throttle mapping.

Visually, the motorcycle had standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, hand guards, a dual exhaust system with silencers mounted under the seat, an off-set horizontally mounted rear shock, and 12-spoke front and 10-spoke alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had installed a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

The bike's engine was married with a six-speed manual gearbox controlled by a multi-plate hydraulically operated clutch, sending the power to the rear wheel via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 203 kph (126 mph).

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 1200 photo gallery

In 2007, at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Aprilai presented the Dorsoduro 750, the first model in the series. The series comprised the Dorsoduro 750 model, the Dorsoduro 1200 version introduced in 2010, and the Dorsoduro 900 released in 2017.

The bikes were named after the Dorsoduro region of Venice, whose name translates to hard ridge. In addition, all motorcycles had similar appearances but very few common elements and were powered by a V-twin engine.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, the larger displacement machine of the series, which, despite the common name, actually shared a few parts with the Dorsoduro 750 model.

In addition, the Dorsoduro 1200 version had more in common with the Aprilia Caponord 1200 made from 2013 until the present (2023). Also, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 was the only Dorsoduro model in 2016.

The bike was built around a modular tubular steel frame with a 43 mm inverted, fully adjustable Sachs fork on the front with 160 mm of travel and a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear with 155 mm of travel.

As for power, the 2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 had installed a 1,197cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath the fuel tank, delivering an output power of 131 hp with maximum strength at 8,700 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 7,200 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a line of V-twin-engined motorcycles part of the supermotard class manufactured by Aprilia from 2008. The range comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, a naked motorcycle in the third consecutive year of production, packing the exact specifications as previous models without significant changes.

In addition, alongside the 2010 Dorsoduro 750, the maker introduced the Dorsoduro 1200 model, which shared few elements with its smaller sister. The Dorsoduro 1200 model had more in common with the Aprilia Caponord 1200 made in 2013.

The Dorsoduro 750 had standard features, like a small front cowl with a single headlight unit, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 12-spoke alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had its heartbeat set by a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine mounted at its core, boasting 91 hp with maximum strength at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed transmission with a hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch that redirected the energy to the rear end via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 203 kph (126 mph).

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

In 2009, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, a supermotard machine in the second production year that packed the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The Dorsoduro 750 was presented at the 2007 EICMA Show in Milan and released into the market in 2008. It was based on the Shiver 750 machine, sharing the same frame and engine but a different suspension tuning.

The motorcycle was launched in 2008 as a first foray into the maxi-moto class. Unlike Aprilia's supermoto designs, the Dorsoduro packed features common to touring and standard bikes, such as an optional ABS and adjustable throttle mapping.

The aesthetic department had standard fittings, such as 12-spoke alloy wheels, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a one-piece dual seat, a high-mounted front fender, and a small front cowl with a single headlight unit.

It was built around a modular steel trellis frame with a 43 mm inverted fork on the front end with 120 mm wheel travel and an adjustable single shock absorber on the rear with 160 mm of travel.

The 2009 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had its soul brought to life by a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, boasting 95 hp at 9,000 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 7,000.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 Concept photo gallery

It all started with the concept of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, a natural evolution of function and shape, set in motion by the desire to offer riders an aggressive supermotard with excellent styling and better performance architecture.

The designers had a difficult task, making the motorcycle a top-drawer ride with an excellent appearance, which they carried out with flying colors. The bike featured edgy and aggressive design cues, complemented by function-focused engineering, resulting in a lovable machine.

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a range of V-twin powered bikes part of the supermotard class produced by Aprilia since 2008. The range comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a small front cowl with a single headlight unit, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 12-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a modular steel trellis frame with a 43 mm inverted fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and an adjustable single shock absorber on the rear with 160 mm of travel.

As for power, the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Concept was equipped with a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 95 hp at 9,000 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 7,000.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 ABS photo gallery

In 2008, alongside the standard Dorsoduro 750, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS, the same motorcycle but with a safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a range of V-twin powered motorcycles part of the supermotard class produced by Aprilia since 2008. The range comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was the first in the series, presented at the EICMA Show in Milan as the SMV 750 Dorsoduro. It was based on the Shiver 750, sharing the same engine and frame but with a different suspension tuning.

It packed standard features, such as a small front cowl with a single headlight, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 12-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike packed a 43 mm upside-down telescopic fork with 160 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 160 mm of travel, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS had its soul brought to life by a 749cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 92 hp with maximum strength at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a line of V-twin powered motorcycles part of the supermotard class produced by Aprilia since 2008. The range comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

All the models in the range appeared similar but with few common parts. In addition, the bikes were named after the Dorsoduro region of Venice, whose name translates to hard ridge.

The first one in the series was the Dorsoduro 750, which was presented at the EICMA Show in Milan as the SMV 750 Dorsoduro. It was based on the Shiver 750, sharing the same engine and frame but had a different suspension tuning.

The bike was released into the market in 2008 as a first foray into the maxi-moto class. Unlike Aprilia's supermoto designs, the Dorsoduro had features common to touring and standard motorcycles, like optional ABS and adjustable throttle mapping.

In the power department, the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had installed a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a small front cowl with a single headlight unit, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 12-spoke alloy wheels.

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APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 photo gallery

Tons of thrill and andrenaline can come from a middleweight bike, and the 2007 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is one of these machines. Extremely agile and with plenty of torque for rolling burnouts in almost any gear, this supermotard is one of the perfect commuters. It comes with a sporty character for traffic light holeshot starts, and a slender profile to easily navigate through the slow traffic.

Compact and powerful, the Dorsoduro 750 also comes with three engine mappings, adjustable suspensions, radial calipers and improved ergonomics. A 25 kW, A2 license version is also available.

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